From the beginning of the “Reagan Revolution” in 1980 until the election of Barack Obama, progressives were in a defensive crouch. The ideas and values of the right wing were predominant. During the Clinton years, at least there were two ideological teams on the field, but even then progressives fought on the defense – especially when it came to the role of government. Remember it was Bill Clinton who felt compelled to open a State of the Union with the words: “The era of Big Government is ov
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Time for Progressive to Stand Up Proudly for Government – Huffington Post (blog)
